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Bramwell

West Virginia · 364 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Bramwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,200. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−15%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+6%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
792283785276761990201020202024Bramwell
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,920
+19%since 2000
from $13,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−66.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(380)
Black9.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(350)
Black3.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(32)
Diversity Score
9
−63%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
59.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bramwell, West Virginia?

Bramwell, West Virginia has about 364 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bramwell, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bramwell, West Virginia earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bramwell, West Virginia expensive?

In Bramwell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Bramwell, West Virginia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bramwell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bramwell, West Virginia?

About 30.3% of people in Bramwell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bramwell, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bramwell, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 262 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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